I always hunt with a bino chest pack for my Leicas. Super useful piece of kit. I bought an Alaskan Guides one and am stoked with the quality. Cost me $75 but that was on special from $100+.
I bought it online from Australian Knife store, https://www.aussieknives.com I believe they are a fairly large company and trust them to sell genuine products. I will email both Aussie Knives and Buck about the issue. The blade says USA so I believe the entire knife is American made. Thanks for your advice.